This textbook offers the reader a clear and comprehensive introduction to statistical methodology and data analysis using EXCEL and SPSS. To supplement the textbook, an additional volume has been published, Understanding Statistics with Excel ? Interactive Learning and Application , which includes free additional materials in the form... more...

The ultimate beginner's guide to SPSS and statistical analysis SPSS Statistics For Dummies is the fun and friendly guide to mastering SPSS. This book contains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly with this industry-leading software, with clear, helpful guidance on working with both the software and your data. Every chapter of... more...

This student-friendly text offers a step-by-step introduction to the use of SPSS, the widely used data analysis computer package in the social sciences. It is supported by four datasets taken from the well-known British Social Attitudes Survey on the topics of crime, health, politics and poverty. more...

Useful for students in health and social sciences with little or no experience of quantitative data analysis and statistics, this book take you through the step by step process of data analysis. It includes topics such as questionnaires and how to analyse them, and coding the data for SPSS, setting up an SPSS database and entering the data. more...

Explaining the importance of developing a security policy and detailing how to implement and maintain such a system, this guide reviews IBM i security and the way it functions within IBM i systems. Written in a clear, jargon-free style, this book covers topics such as system security levels, user profiles, service tools, encryption, auditing, compliance,... more...

A user-friendly, hands-on guide to recognizing and conducting proper research techniques in data collection Offering a unique approach to numerical research methods, Analyzing Quantitative Data: An Introduction for Social Researchers presents readers with the necessary statistical applications for carrying out the key phases of conducting... more...

Accessible and practical overview to help social reseachers make the most of information technology in relation to research design and selection, management and analysis of research data. The book pinpoints current and future trends in computer-assisted methods.; This book is intended for postgraduate and undergraduate social research methods courses... more...